I haven't signed for Man Utd! Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen denies move to Old Trafford

NOT TRUE: Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen has rubbished reports claiming he has agreed a deal to join Manchester United [GETTY]

Vermaelen, 28, spent much of last season on the bench as he played second fiddle to the solid Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker.

Many expected Vermaelen to leave the club in January in search of first team football but the Belgian centre-back decided to stay and fight for his place at the Emirates and ended up helping the club end their nine year trophy drought by lifting the FA Cup.

Vermaelen's future at the Emirates is still in doubt and the Belgian international has recently been linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer.

According to reports earlier this week the Gunners captain had agreed a deal in principle to join the Red Devils after the World Cup.

RUMOURS: Vermaelen insists that there hasn't been any contact between himself and United [GETTY]

“I know there has been a lot of talk and a lot of rumours but the only thing I can say is that it’s not true”

Thomas Vermaelen

But the Arsenal captain has rubbished the reports and claims that no deal has been stuck.

Vermaelen said: “I know there has been a lot of talk and a lot of rumours but the only thing I can say is that it’s not true.

“Everybody understands my situation at Arsenal and that I have one year left.

“I understand that people are going to talk but I am here in Brazil and I am enjoying my time and I’m focused on what I am doing.”

"We talk a lot when I am at Arsenal but it’s not what I am going to discuss here, it is something you are going to have to ask him.”